Register now for NALC
Quit dreaming of sunny beaches and good times. Register for the National Agricultural Leadership Conference at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Calif., March 16-18. The tours, workshops, career fair and other events will be excellent. Save money, register before Feb. 15! [ More | FAQ | Schedule ]

Student registration is only $225! Includes hotel, meals and all activities.

Student Member Registration [ doc | pdf ]
Advisor and Alumni Registration [ doc | pdf ]

California or bust!
AgCareers.com is sponsoring travel awards for chapters to attend the NALC. Monetary prizes will be given in three attendance-based categories: First Time in a Long Time, Quality Crew and Big Time. Chapters who demonstrate the best effort in fundraising, promotion and attendance will be awarded travel grants. [ More ]

NALC career/internship fair
Experience a new addition to the NALC program: The Alpha Zeta Career and Internship Fair. Discuss career opportunities with Pioneer, AgCareers, Tanimura & Antle, Wilbur Ellis and other major regional and national employers. Network with alumni and put your professional development skills to work. Bring your resume and dress for success. [ More ]

Tours showcase unique California ag
The California Delta Chapter has planned three tours focused on different aspects of California's diverse agriculture industry for the NALC March 16-18, in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Tours concentrate on three areas of California agriculture: Marine, Animal Science and Crops and Horticulture. All tours include a winery visit and tasting. [ More ]

Advisor workshop and roundtable
Advisors are critical to successful Alpha Zeta chapters. Advisors are encouraged to attend the NALC March 16-18 in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to discuss best practices, share ideas and network with other advisors and the national staff. [ More | Register ]

Alpha Zeta/Pioneer leadership workshop
The overwhelmingly popular leadership seminar, Leading from Any Chair, presented by Pioneer at the 2005 NALC and Conclave is coming to California for NALC; lead this time by student members from several midwestern chapters. [ More ]

Alpha Zeta in the news
During the Gulf Coast Work Trip a reporter from the St. Tammany Farmer interviewed and took photos of the group. Our story ran on Jan. 12. Also check out a Audrey Vail's (Kansas) account of the trip. [ More | Audrey's Story ]

Share ideas online!
The Alpha Zeta Blog is a great place to share ideas about fundraising, professional development, chapter activities, membership recruitment and retention and other topics. Post a comment or ask to become a contributor. Check it out: www.alphazetaleaders.blogspot.com

Turn in membership applications
Membership applications and payment should be received 10 business days before initiation, or your chapter will be subject to a $5 per application late fee and express shipping charges. If you have outstanding invoices from membership applications (or other charges), they must be paid before certificates and pins will be issued.

Officer reports due
If your chapter is not on the list below mail, fax or e-mail your Officer, Advisor and Calendar Report [ Form #3 ] to the national office. These forms should be submitted within 10 days of an election. Chapters are required to submit Officer Reports to the National Office. [ info@alphazeta.org ]

February 6, 2006
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National Agricultural Leadership Conference
presented by:

South Kern Machinery

Drake & Company

Display your achievement Wear an honor stole or cord for your graduation! An Alpha Zeta honor stole or cord identifies you as an AZ at commencement. Stoles: $25. Cords: $10. To order, call (800) 225-3629. Makes a great gift for graduating seniors and officers.

Chapter Information

• AZ Leader Archive
• To-Do list
• NALC Information
• NALC Registration
• Officer Report
  (Form #3)
• Activity Report
  (Form #8)
• Alpha Zeta Apparel Catalog
• Jewelry Brochure/ Order Form
• Recruiting Poster
• Recruiting Resources

Clarification: Early bird registration deadline is Feb. 15. Cancellation deadline is March 1.

Kedzie
Illinois Beta
LaGrange
Oregon
Morgan
Texas Delta
Georgia
Wilson
Delaware
Wisconsin Beta
Oklahoma
Townshend
Puerto Rico
California Eta
Wisconsin Gamma
Morrow
Maryland
South Dakota

Nebraska
North Carolina
Purdue
Oklahoma Beta
Morrill
Texas Gamma
Arizona
Babcock
Connecticut
California Delta
Illinois Delta
Kansas
Missouri
California Gamma
Cornell
Oklahoma
Texas Delta
Cook
Let's get with it folks!

Livestock Publications Council scholarship
Scholarship applications for the Forrest Bassford Student Award are due Feb. 15. The $1,500 scholarship will be awarded by the Livestock Publications Council at the Ag Media Summit in Portland, Ore., July 23-26. [ More ]

PDHGA scholarship
Do you have a family member who is a member of the Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association? If so you are eligible for a $500 scholarship. Students currently enrolled in agriculture or a related field at an accredited college or university may apply. [ More ]

Internship opportunities
The American Agricultural Editor's Association 2006 magazine internship includes an eight- to 10-week hands-on ag journalism position with a member publication. That publication will be determined by January 2006. The intern will receive a $4,000 stipend and attendance at the Agricultural Media Summit in Portland, Ore., July 23-26, 2006. Application deadline is Monday, Feb. 28, 2006. [ More ]

Monsanto internship openings
St. Louis-based Monsanto has internship opportunities for a variety of backgrounds in various geographical locations. For more jobs listings go to: [ http://sh.webhire.com/Public/554/ ]

GEICO offers AZ discount
Alpha Zeta has partnered with GEICO to offer members an additional discount on auto insurance with complete 24-hour sales, policy and claims service.  GEICO policy holders report an annual average savings of $500. [ Get a Free Quote | More ]

Brian Reuwee
Alpha Zeta | Leaders for the World of Agriculture sm
16020 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 300
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 449-5090
Fax: (636) 449-5051
reuwee@alphazeta.org
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Watering the Seeds
National Agricultural Leadership Conference
March 16-18, 2006
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California

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